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Silent cyber threats: How shadow AI could undermine Canada’s digital health defences
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https://the-14.com/silent-cyber-threats-how-shadow-ai-could-undermine-canadas-digital-health-defences/

Silent cyber threats: How shadow AI could undermine Canada’s digital health defences | The-14

Shadow AI use by clinicians risks silent leaks of sensitive patient data, exposing gaps in Canada’s digital health defences and requiring urgent oversight today

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Brittany Trang Sep 24

When I called lawyer and ex-HHS-HIPAA-enforcer Iliana Peters recently, the first thing she said to me was “‘HIPAA-compliant’ is not real thing.”

She added, “I think it is important that you share that message with your readers.”

In AI Prognosis this week, we break down three myths about health privacy you probably believe:

https://www.statnews.com/2025/09/24/hipaa-compliant-myth-health-privacy-fallacies-ai-prognosis/

#health #healthcare #healthprivacy #medicine #hipaa #healthdata #healthIT #AI #artificialintelligence

The ‘HIPAA-compliant’ myth and other health privacy fallacies

In this week's AI Prognosis newsletter: Health AI companies claim to be "HIPAA-compliant," but what does that really mean?

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rijo Jul 15

Healthline settles largest CCPA violation case for $1.55 million https://ppc.land/healthline-settles-largest-ccpa-violation-case-for-1-55-million/ #HealthPrivacy #CCPA #DataProtection #MedicalData #PrivacyViolation

PPC Land Jul 15

Healthline settles largest CCPA violation case for $1.55 million: California health publisher fined for sharing medical data with third parties despite user opt-outs. https://ppc.land/healthline-settles-largest-ccpa-violation-case-for-1-55-million/ #HealthPrivacy #CCPA #DataProtection #MedicalData #PrivacyViolation

Healthline settles largest CCPA violation case for $1.55 million

California health publisher fined for sharing medical data with third parties despite user opt-outs.

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ZwillGen Jul 14

The CA AG’s CCPA settlement reinforces compliance expectations around health information resources, opt-outs, and vendor contracts. Our blog breaks down the key takeaways for businesses navigating these requirements: https://www.zwillgen.com/privacy/insights-from-california-attorney-generals-fourth-ccpa-settlement #privacy #CCPA #HealthPrivacy

Insights from the California Attorney General’s Fourth CCPA Settlement

California’s 4th CCPA settlement reveals strict enforcement on opt-outs, contracts, and health data practices.

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Newsramp Jul 7

20 states sue Trump administration over unauthorized Medicaid data release to DHS, challenging critical patient privacy protections and potential immigration enforcement tactics #HealthPrivacy #LegalChallenge

A-Dub 🥝May 9

did you know, fellow Canadians? 😮

"chains of for-profit primary care clinics, physicians, commercial data brokers and pharmaceutical companies ... work together to convert patient medical records into commercial assets."

Those assets ... are then used to "further the interests of the pharmaceutical companies."

https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/health-data-records-pharmaceutical-private-clinics-1.7529955

#HealthPrivacy #PublicHealthCareForAll

Millions of Canadians' health data available for sale to pharmaceutical industry, study shows | CBC News

Details about your health, medical history and prescriptions can all be found in your medical record. A new Canadian study found in some cases, private companies are accessing parts of that data and selling it.

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Health3 May 5

📊 INSTANT REVOCATION:

Changed your mind? Instantly revoke access with a single tap, no questions asked. Your data immediately becomes private again, giving you the confidence to share freely knowing you're always in control.

#DataControl #HealthPrivacy

Health3 Apr 28

Sharing health data shouldn't mean losing control of it. With Health3's SECURE SHARING feature, you decide exactly what information to share, with whom, and for how long. 🧵

#HealthPrivacy #SecureSharing